Google Maps

Google Maps at a glance

Google Maps is a travel and local navigation app from Google LLC. It suits people who need directions, want to find nearby businesses and services, or use one app to plan journeys by car, on foot, by bicycle, or with public transport. Its map data also supports local search, place information and route planning.

What it does

• Provides turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking and cycling.
• Helps users plan public transport journeys and follow routes.
• Shows nearby businesses and places with information such as ratings and location details.
• Offers live traffic information and can adjust driving routes when conditions change.
• Supports Street View imagery and downloadable map areas for navigation when a connection is unavailable.

Scale and everyday use

With 10,000,000,000+ installs and 19,302,412 ratings, Google Maps is used across a very broad range of locations and travel needs. That scale makes it useful for both routine journeys and unfamiliar places. The app brings search, map browsing and navigation together, although the amount of information shown can make the interface feel busy.

Rated view

Google Maps has a rating of 3.17. This number is based on the same measured factors used for other listings, including what the app installs as, the permissions it requests and the advertising that comes with it. The score is therefore best used as a direct comparison point rather than as a summary of the app's popularity or feature list.